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25 | On 7/1/26 at 2:01 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Pulido arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual inspection and increase in capacity, requested by licensee Thomas Gallardo and Nghia Nguyen. LPA met with Licensee Thomas Gallardo, who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There were 7 children present with Licensee and Assistant when LPA arrived. During the visit, the facility had 10 children enrolled.
The facility operates Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM each day. Certain areas are off-limits, including the master bedroom, bedroom 3, bedroom 1, kitchen, and attached garage. The facility is licensed as a small Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a maximum capacity of eight children and is operating within the licensed capacity of the license. The fire clearance for a large family child care was approved on 6/12/2026 by the Menifee Office of the Fire Marshall.
A working cell phone is available, and the current phone number on file is correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed, along with a functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, both of which were tested by the Licensee. The fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children, and all hazardous items, including toxins, are stored securely and are inaccessible to children. No weapons are present, and the Licensee, Thomas Gallardo, understands that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations.
The facility provides clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys for children. A current roster is on file, and required postings, including the Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Notification of Parent’s Rights, are displayed. Fire and disaster drill documentation is maintained, with the last drill conducted on
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